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  • OWTU Mourns the Passing of Comrade Hilda Harris

    The Union mourns the passing of Hilda Harris, former Accountant at the Head Office of the Union who passed on Wednesday 12 October. She had dedicated 41 years of service to her beloved Union, from 1948 to 1989. She will be remembered for her professionalism, her no-nonsense yet motherly demeanour and her unfailing loyalty. May she rest in eternal peace. Funeral arragements are not yet confirmed.

  • FITUN Propsal for National Budget 2011/2012

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  • Thursday 7th July 2011 POS

    The Joint Trade Union Leaders accompanied by thousands of workers delivered a letter to Prime Minister Hon. Kamla Persad Bissessar on July 7, 2011 expressing their disappointment in her response to the current Industrial Relations Climate in Trinidad and Tobago.


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  • First General Secretary of OWTU, Cde. E.R. Blades turns 109!!

    On Thursday 7th April, 2011, the OWTU's first General Secretary, Elbert Redvers Blades celebrated his 109th birthday. Known for his unshakable loyalty to family, union and country, Cde. Blades was present at the very first meeting of oil workers  on July 15th 1937 at Coons Town, Forest Reserve, which gave birth to the Oilfields Workers' Trade Union. Indeed, it is because of his diligence at that meeting, that today, we have the complete and detailed minutes of the first meeting of the OWTU.

    He went on to serve as the first General Secretary.

    He has received counteless accolades over the years, of which includes, the national award, the Humming Bird Medal and the OWTU's highest honour, the OWTU Labour Star.

    A master builder and working class hero; we salute you Cde. E.R.Blades!

  • OWTU Public Policy Forum- Coalition Culture, Coalition Politics and Coalition Governments in Trinidad and Tobago

    As the Oilfields Workers’ Trade Union continues to demonstrate its committment to open discussion on issues of national interest, on Thursday 17th March 2011 at 7:30am, the OWTU will host its first Public Policy (Breakfast) Forum for the year, titled, "Coalition Culture, Coalition Politics and Coalition Governments in Trinidad and Tobago".

    Given the current local political context, with the People’s Partnership Government being a coalition of five political parties including the Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) it is critical to have this timely discussion about coalition culture, politics and governments.

    We invite you to this Public Policy Forum.

  • Male Feminist and NUDE General Secretary to Speak at "Women & Labour"

    We welcome you to "Women and Labour", an event to honour the contributions, struggles and leadership of women in Trinidad and Tobago. The event will be held on Saturday 12th @ 4pm at OWTU Paramount Bldg.

    One of the key conversationalists will be Mikki Grant while our key speaker/conversationalist will be Ida LeBlanc, General Secretary of NUDE- National Union of Domestic Employees.

    To RSVP, call Nikki Johnson at 791-2193

  • WOMEN & LABOUR

    OWTU and NUDE collaborate to celebrate International Women's Day with a unique event on March 12th 2011 that aims to place the national focus on the struggles of women who work in factories, homes, retail outlets etc.

  • COSSABO Passes Resolution in support of advancing The Workers’ Agenda

    Members of several trade unions pass a resolution in support of advancing The Workers’ Agenda at National COSSABO held October 9th 2010.